Best avif plugins for WordPress
The most popular avif plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Optimole leads with 200K+ active installs, ahead of Modern Image Formats (100K+) and Robin Image Optimizer (100K+). All 144 plugins tagged “AVIF” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 10 avif plugins
- 1.
OptimoleThe most installed avif plugin, with 200K+ active installs. Rated 4.7 from 640 reviews, updated 4 days ago.
- 2.Modern Image Formats
100K+ active installs. Rated 3.6 from 26 reviews, updated 2 months ago.
- 3.
Robin Image Optimizer100K+ active installs. Rated 4.4 from 132 reviews, updated 5 days ago.
- 4.
Perfect Images60K+ active installs. Rated 4.8 from 279 reviews, updated 5 days ago.
- 5.
CompressX40K+ active installs. Rated 5.0 from 198 reviews, updated 1 month ago.
- 6.LWS Optimize
20K+ active installs. Rated 4.6 from 9 reviews, updated 3 weeks ago.
- 7.
Kraken.io Image Optimizer10K+ active installs. Rated 4.5 from 119 reviews, updated 4 months ago.
- 8.
ShortPixel Adaptive Images10K+ active installs. Rated 4.8 from 145 reviews, updated 2 months ago.
- 9.
QuickWebP8K+ active installs. Rated 4.8 from 20 reviews, updated 1 day ago.
- 10.
Plus WebP or AVIF5K+ active installs. Rated 4.6 from 26 reviews, updated 2 months ago.
All 144 plugins tagged “AVIF”

Optimole
Down in the last 7 days:1#261by Optimole4 days ago
Automatically optimize images with bulk compression, lazy loading, WebP/AVIF conversion & CloudFront image CDN. Boost Core Web Vitals & conversions.
- Installs
- 200K+
- Rating
- 4.7(640)
- Downloads
- 3.5K/day
Modern Image Formats
Down in the last 7 days:1#355by WordPress Performance Team2 months ago
Converts images to more modern formats such as WebP or AVIF during upload.
- Installs
- 100K+
- Rating
- 3.6(26)
- Downloads
- 1.1K/day

Robin Image Optimizer
Down in the last 7 days:2#454by Themeisle5 days ago
Unlimited automatic image optimization for WordPress. Compress images, convert to WebP, and improve site speed without losing image quality.
- Installs
- 100K+
- Rating
- 4.4(132)
- Downloads
- 587/day

Perfect Images
Down in the last 7 days:2#663by Jordy Meow5 days ago
Optimize image sizes, regenerate thumbnails, enable retina, convert to WebP/AVIF, or use cloud optimization. An essential image toolkit.
- Installs
- 60K+
- Rating
- 4.8(279)
- Downloads
- 840/day

CompressX
Up in the last 7 days:6#819by CompressX1 month ago
AVIF & WebP converter with built-in media replacement for local image optimization.
- Installs
- 40K+
- Rating
- 5.0(198)
- Downloads
- 444/day
LWS Optimize
Up in the last 7 days:10#1,379by Aurélien LWS25 days ago
All-in-one speed optimization: caching, WebP/AVIF, Critical CSS, lazy loading, CDN, and more. Instantly boost Core Web Vitals and site speed!
- Installs
- 20K+
- Rating
- 4.6(9)
- Downloads
- 169/day

Kraken.io Image Optimizer
Up in the last 7 days:17#1,584by Kraken.io4 months ago
Optimize images automatically — compress, resize and convert to WebP, AVIF & more with Kraken.io. Faster pages, smaller files, same quality.
- Installs
- 10K+
- Rating
- 4.5(119)
- Downloads
- 97/day

ShortPixel Adaptive Images
Down in the last 7 days:4#1,845by ShortPixel2 months ago
Start serving properly sized, smart cropped & optimized images, plus CSS, JS and fonts from our CDN with a click; Automatic AVIF & WebP support.
- Installs
- 10K+
- Rating
- 4.8(145)
- Downloads
- 111/day

QuickWebP
Up in the last 7 days:6#2,356by Ludwig You1 day ago
QuickWebP converts JPG and PNG to WebP, compresses images locally, improves image SEO, and adds AVIF with QuickWebP Pro.
- Installs
- 8K+
- Rating
- 4.8(20)
- Downloads
- 88/day

Plus WebP or AVIF
Up in the last 7 days:9#3,107by Katsushi Kawamori2 months ago
Generate WebP or AVIF.
- Installs
- 5K+
- Rating
- 4.6(26)
- Downloads
- 54/day
HEIC Support
Up in the last 7 days:4#3,302by Corey Salzanotoday
Add iPhone .heic photos to WordPress and auto-create .webp, .avif, or .jpg copies. Free forever on thousands of sites; optional cloud conversion for a …
- Installs
- 4K+
- Rating
- 5.0(3)
- Downloads
- 40/day

AVIF Uploader
Up in the last 7 days:8#3,336by GrandPlugins2 months ago
Upload AVIF images, display them correctly, and generate the sub-sizes WordPress leaves out.
- Installs
- 4K+
- Rating
- 3.4(5)
- Downloads
- 30/day

CodingBunny Image Optimizer
Down in the last 7 days:6#8,234by CodingBunny28 days ago
Convert to WebP/AVIF, resize, lazy load and add alt text. Plus cleaner, watermarks, media folders and image protection. All free.
- Installs
- 600+
- Rating
- 5.0(1)
- Downloads
- 26/day

TheDock Media
Up in the last 7 days:188#8,918by TheDock19 days ago
Image optimizer and WebP & AVIF converter: compress and resize images free on your own server, no account needed. Optional cloud adds video.
- Installs
- 500+
- Rating
- 5.0(5)
- Downloads
- 22/day

Modern Images WP
Down in the last 7 days:31#9,374by Adam Silverstein3 years ago
Modern images for WordPress.
- Installs
- 400+
- Rating
- 4.3(7)
- Downloads
- 6/day

Image Quality Control
Down in the last 7 days:29#9,784by Daisuke Yamamoto2 months ago
Keep image quality while making files smaller for faster pages - just install and you're set, with automatic WebP and AVIF.
- Installs
- 400+
- Rating
- 5.0(4)
- Downloads
- 13/day

Avif Express
Down in the last 7 days:59#10,220by Pijush Gupta1 year ago
Autogenerate avif image on image upload and serve autogenerated Avif images instead of jpeg/png to browsers that supports Avif.
- Installs
- 300+
- Rating
- 3.8(9)
- Downloads
- 10/day

AVIF, WebP, Image Optimization, CDN, Service Worker & Client Hints All in One
Down in the last 7 days:70#12,737by cookietrust5 years ago
Speed up your website using cutting edge Image Service. Service Worker, Client Hints, WebP, 100% white labeled. NO URL Rewrite required.
- Installs
- 200+
- Rating
- 4.3(9)
- Downloads
- 5/day
Image Optimizer PRO
Down in the last 7 days:225#13,481by poweredcache2 months ago
Optimize and serve your images in AVIF or webp format on-the-fly, boosting site performance and decreasing load times with our network distribution.
- Installs
- 100+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 6/day

UWH Image Optimizer & Converter
Up in the last 7 days:3,717#13,720by United Web Host8 days ago
Convert WordPress images to WebP or AVIF, compress in bulk, audit images by page, compare previews, and restore originals with rollback.
- Installs
- 100+
- Rating
- 5.0(1)
- Downloads
- 16/day

MegaOptim Image Optimizer
Up in the last 7 days:44#14,464by MegaOptim24 days ago
Convert images to WebP and AVIF and compress them on your own server. No account, no API key, no image credits, and your images never leave your site.
- Installs
- 100+
- Rating
- 5.0(34)
- Downloads
- 12/day
PDEV Image Optimizer
Up in the last 7 days:31#16,007by Grzegorz Puszka22 days ago
Speed up WordPress image delivery with local WebP and AVIF optimization. Free, private, unlimited, with no subscription or PRO version.
- Installs
- 100+
- Rating
- 5.0(1)
- Downloads
- 10/day

Flux Media Optimizer
Up in the last 7 days:86#16,817by edaniels1 month ago
Optimize WordPress images & videos locally with WebP/AVIF/WebM. No credits. Optional cloud processing and CDN.
- Installs
- 90+
- Rating
- 5.0(1)
- Downloads
- 9/day

SlashImage
Down in the last 7 days:18#16,901by SlashImage1 month ago
Automatically compress every image and serve WebP and AVIF to every visitor. Small files, the quality you choose, zero manual work.
- Installs
- 90+
- Rating
- 5.0(1)
- Downloads
- 6/day

Image Format Converter
Up in the last 7 days:58#18,332by Sadat Himel5 months ago
Convert images between JPG, PNG, WebP, and AVIF in the WordPress admin with a modern, AJAX-powered UI. Built-in support for bulk conversions, image re …
- Installs
- 70+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 5/day

Image Ninja
Up in the last 7 days:112#19,272by Nitin Singh1 month ago
Automatically converts the JPEG and PNG images you upload to WebP or AVIF for faster pages. Keeps colours accurate and removes photo locations.
- Installs
- 60+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 5/day

Rupanta Media Converter
Up in the last 7 days:29#19,361by Siddhartha Gautam7 days ago
Free WebP and AVIF image converter for WordPress with automatic uploads, batch conversion, and no premium upgrade required.
- Installs
- 60+
- Rating
- 5.0(1)
- Downloads
- 15/day

Hedef Image Optimizer
Down in the last 7 days:152#19,835by hedefhosting110 months ago
Converts JPEG and PNG to modern WebP and AVIF formats, with bulk optimization and smart delivery.
- Installs
- 60+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 5/day

ImageEngine
Down in the last 7 days:277#20,066by ImageEngine2 days ago
Automatically optimize and serve WEBP, AVIF and JPEGXL with ImageEngine.
- Installs
- 60+
- Rating
- 5.0(4)
- Downloads
- 10/day

Select Pakistan Image Optimizer
Up in the last 7 days:146#20,148by selectpakistan8 months ago
Convert images to WebP & AVIF formats for faster websites. 100% Free, no limits, bulk conversion.
- Installs
- 50+
- Rating
- 5.0(1)
- Downloads
- 4/day

Skyspeed
#21,692by Jackson Jonah5 months ago
Boost your site speed automatically. Resizes huge uploads, converts images to next-gen WebP & AVIF formats, and safely backs up originals.
- Installs
- 40+
- Rating
- 5.0(2)
- Downloads
- 5/day

imagIn
Up in the last 7 days:1,191#22,900by inkamediautama1 month ago
Free image converter for JPG, JPEG, and PNG uploads to WebP or AVIF, running locally on your WordPress server with no cloud service or external API.
- Installs
- 40+
- Rating
- 5.0(1)
- Downloads
- 6/day
Erdo Image Optimizer
#23,103by Erdinc Bulat9 days ago
Score every image for SEO, get AI alt text with your own provider key, quarantine unused media safely and serve WebP/AVIF without touching originals.
- Installs
- 20+
- Rating
- 5.0(3)
- Downloads
- 19/day

Designed2Use Convert to WebP/AVIF
#23,600by Designed 2 Use1 month ago
Private, reversible image optimization: convert uploads and existing media to WebP or AVIF on your own server, with one-click restore.
- Installs
- 30+
- Rating
- 5.0(1)
- Downloads
- 4/day
WebberZone Image Optimizer
Up in the last 7 days:3,493#23,775by Ajay6 days ago
Free WebP and AVIF converter. Compress and optimize images on your own server and serve the best format. No API key, no account, no limits.
- Installs
- 30+
- Rating
- 5.0(3)
- Downloads
- 14/day

Cleanor
#24,033by Cleanor Labs4 months ago
Free WebP & AVIF image optimizer for your Media Library. No account, no API key, no per-image credits. Faster Core Web Vitals.
- Installs
- 30+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 4/day

EvoMedia
Down in the last 7 days:151#25,132by gfxproductions16 days ago
Replace any file, image or PDF, and every reference is rewritten. Convert to WebP, write alt text with AI, find what nothing uses.
- Installs
- 30+
- Rating
- 5.0(1)
- Downloads
- 12/day

Anek Image Optimizer
Up in the last 7 days:45#26,001by surviving4047 months ago
Advanced image optimization for WordPress. Supports Libvips, Spatie, and Intervention. Generates WebP/AVIF and compresses images locally.
- Installs
- 20+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 3/day

Opti Ninja Image Optimizer
Up in the last 7 days:73#26,534by optininja1 month ago
Compress WordPress images, convert to WebP and AVIF, reduce file sizes, improve page speed, and boost Core Web Vitals.
- Installs
- 20+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 3/day

Shrinkwell Image Optimizer
#26,590by levmedia4 months ago
Optimize images with WebP and AVIF, then review possibly unused media safely.
- Installs
- 20+
- Rating
- 5.0(1)
- Downloads
- 5/day

VeloIMG
Down in the last 7 days:182#26,632by Penetrato28 days ago
Local WebP & AVIF for WordPress. No external image CDN, account, API key, or paid feature limits.
- Installs
- 20+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 4/day

I-PR AVIF Converter
Up in the last 7 days:415#27,228by Marco Di Giacomantonio24 days ago
Convert JPG and PNG to AVIF on your own server. Works on every image: Gutenberg, Elementor backgrounds, hand-written HTML. No API, no credits.
- Installs
- 20+
- Rating
- 5.0(1)
- Downloads
- 5/day

AVIF Local Support
#27,450by David Degner18 days ago
High-quality AVIF image conversion for WordPress — local, quality-first.
- Installs
- 20+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 9/day

CLU Just Modern Images
Up in the last 7 days:432#27,709by CLU Level Up11 days ago
Modern formats for your existing image library, automatically. Keep your originals and let the plugin do the work.
- Installs
- 20+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 9/day
Image Shift
Up in the last 7 days:415#28,436by digitalpoint9 months ago
Convert and/or watermark uploaded media images to the WebP or AVIF image format automatically.
- Installs
- 20+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 3/day

AttiaWebP
Up in the last 7 days:111#29,312by ahmedattia154 months ago
Local WebP/AVIF sidecar conversion, savings statistics, media library tools, background processing, WP-CLI, and optional server-level delivery.
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- 5.0(1)
- Downloads
- 2/day

VelociPix
#29,623by usamahashmi2 months ago
Optimize WordPress image delivery with WebP, AVIF, frontend rendering analysis, and Elementor image intelligence.
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 2/day

MITS Image Optimizer
Up in the last 7 days:1,167#29,961by wpaluchmits2 months ago
Auto-compress images on upload, bulk convert to WebP & AVIF, manage .htaccess WebP serving, and audit your site - all in one plugin.
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- 5.0(1)
- Downloads
- 7/day
Netgold AVIF Converter
#31,619by netgold.pl2 months ago
Non-invasive JPG/PNG to AVIF image converter with Bulk Conversion, Space Saved tracking, and a beautiful visual UI.
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day

JPrompt's Pixengine
Down in the last 7 days:864#32,147by jprompt9 months ago
Automatically convert and optimize images to WebP and AVIF formats with intelligent resizing, lazy loading, and caching. Boost page speed by 40-70% wi …
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 2/day